Jesse Neal Oldfield (64) of St. Elmo

Jesse Neal Oldfield, 64, of St. Elmo, IL. passed away at 5:26 p.m. Tuesday, February 11, 2014 at Barnes Hospital in St. Louis, MO., surrounded by his loving family.

Visitation will be held on Friday, February 14, 2014 from 4 to 7 p.m. at C & A Pagel Funeral Home in St. Elmo, IL. Burial arrangements may be held at a later date. Memorials may be made to the St. Elmo Loin’s Club and Friendship Manor Nursing Home.

Jesse was born on September 11, 1949 in Vandalia, IL., the son of Jesse J. and Mary V. (Pate) Oldfield. He married Mary Ann Warhoover on October 9, 1970 in O’Fallon, IL. He was a tire representative for Oldfield Tire in Effingham and Vandalia IL. Jesse and his wife owned Mary Ann’s Restaurant of St. Elmo, IL. for 18 years. In his lifetime, he liked to go golfing, bowling and fishing. His most enjoyment in life was his family, friends, and most of all, his grandchildren.

He is survived by his wife and a son, James Oldfield (wife Daphne) of St. Elmo, IL.; daughter, Michelle Oldfield of St. Elmo, IL.; brother, Rev. Orin Sampson (wife Patti) of Atlanta, GA.; sister, Jean Harper of Flagg Staff, Az.; seven grandchildren and two great grandchildren.